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Croque Madame with Fried Egg

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Croque Madame with Fried Egg

  1. Sandwiches & Subs

Prep: 10 min • Cook: 15 min. An elevated Croque Monsieur crowned with a perfectly fried egg, allowing the runny yolk to meld with the savory ham, melted cheese, and béchamel for a decadent meal, a classic French bistro staple.

Preparation time
10 min
Cooking time
15 min
Total time
25 min
Servings
2
Course
Main
Complexity
Easy
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Ingredients

  • 4 pcs sourdough bread(thick slices)
  • 4oz comte cheese(grated)
  • 4 pcs smoked ham(slices)
  • 2 pcs large egg
  • 2 tbsp butter(softened)

Béchamel Sauce

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk(warm)
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg(freshly grated)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper(freshly ground)

Instructions

Prepare Béchamel Sauce

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until a smooth paste (roux) forms.
  2. Gradually whisk in the warm milk, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook for 5-7 minutes, until the sauce thickens. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

Assemble and Cook Croque Madame

  1. Preheat your oven's broiler to high. Lightly butter one side of each bread slice.
  2. Place two slices of bread, butter-side down, on a baking sheet. Spread a generous layer of béchamel sauce on each slice. Top with a slice of ham and half of the grated Comte cheese over each.
  3. Cover with the remaining two slices of bread, butter-side up. Spread more béchamel sauce on top of the sandwiches, then sprinkle with the remaining Comte cheese.
  4. Broil for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown. Keep a close eye to prevent burning.
  5. Meanwhile, in a separate pan, fry the two eggs to your liking (preferably sunny-side up with a runny yolk).

Serve

  1. Carefully remove the Croque Madame from the oven. Place one fried egg on top of each sandwich.
  2. Serve immediately, perhaps with a simple green salad on the side.

Nutrition

Servings
2
Serving size (imperial)
14.1 oz
NutrientPer servingPer 100 gTotal (2 servings)
Calories850.5 kcal212.6 kcal1,701 kcal
Protein45.2 g11.3 g90.4 g
Fat55.8 g14 g111.6 g
Carbs40.1 g10 g80.2 g

Tips

  • Grate your cheese before you start cooking; it melts more evenly and quickly.
  • Watch the broiler closely; the cheese can go from perfect to burned in seconds.
  • A sprinkle of chopped fresh chives or parsley adds a nice touch of color and freshness.

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